Welcome to AutomationTown! A podcast about regular people, building automations for the problems we all share. First time here? Start with S02E01 "For When You Need A Chatbot" What are the things you do each day that you'd rather forget? Chad & Jason explore common pain points for knowledge workers, and track down the people & tools necessary to automate trivial to-do's.
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Each week, Tom and Justin—founders of two leading AI automation consultancies—explore how AI is reshaping the way businesses operate. From industry news to playbooks and tactics pulled straight from the trenches, they break down how teams and organizations can practically and tactically use AI to drive impact. They deliver real-world insights and actionable strategies for teams ready to embrace the future of work.
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Dev Interrupted is the go-to podcast for software engineering leadership. Each week, hosts Andrew Zigler, Ben Lloyd Pearson, and Dan Lines sit down with industry experts to explore the strategies, struggles, and stories behind high-performing software teams. Paired with weekly industry news coverage, the conversations dive deep into the real challenges that define excellence in modern tech.
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In the tech world, if you don’t scale, your business will die. Join our host, Dave Rogenmoser, co-founder of Proof, as he uncovers proven strategies from the growth experts behind some of the world’s fastest-growing software startups (Drift, Instapage, Zapier, & more).
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The HiTech Podcast is a conversation between two friends who love talking about tech with a heavy dose of nerd lore and interests. Join us as we learn how to integrate tech into our work and hobbies. Head to hitechpod.us for all of our episode pages and more info about the pod! We'd love your support at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HiTechPodcast!
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Being an entrepreneur and business owner is tough, the long hours, the evenings and weekends, and even more frequent, the constant second-guessing of your decisions. Join Kasey, also known as "The Automatic Entrepreneur" as he explores what it's like running and operating a Small Business with owners all over the world. Each episode explores how the guest started, what drove them to start, how they operate, and what tools, tips, and tricks they use to operate their business in an efficient w ...
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Conversations with founders, operators, and investors shaping the future of financial services. Hosted by the founder of Cambrian Ventures, Rex Salisbury. Rex previously was a Partner at A16Z, where he helped launch the fintech vertical. He has over a decade of experience working in finance & fintech primarily as a software engineer before becoming a venture capitalist. visit cambrianhq.com to learn more.
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a16z Live is the place to listen to recorded live discussions and events featuring, hosted, or co-hosted by a16z partners (with outside voices too). As a reminder, all content posted here is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. Views expressed are those of the individuals and not the views of Andreessen Horowitz, please see a16z.com/disclosures for more. To learn more about the broader a16z Podcast network and ...
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The Big Access Podcast is all about access control and what ProdataKey (PDK) can provide in this industry. With new innovation and principles, we believe that the best type of access control is one that gives peace of mind, protecting life and property. Listen in as we discuss various topics on this type of business and industry and how you could get started! Not only that, but how you could also become a partner with PDK! Our main goal is to be able to provide people with the best informati ...
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From bootstrapped chaos to VC-backed scale, Built 2 Scale is your backstage pass to building high-growth startups at the edge of business, tech, AI, and robotics. Hosted by founders Matt Perrott and Scott Wilcox, this podcast dives into the raw, unfiltered reality of turning big ideas into scalable companies. Each week, we unpack the messy middle—fundraising, hiring, product-market fit, and the growing role of automation and AI in modern business. No hype. No jargon. Just real stories, hard ...
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Welcome to Nikonomics—the show for entrepreneurs and Wantrapreneurs, ready to tackle the toughest roadblocks to their first million. Nik brings firsthand experience, having bought and sold over a dozen businesses, achieved multiple 7-figure exits, and generated over $100 million in revenue. Each week, he blends humor with real insights from successful entrepreneurs, sharing growth strategies, deal insights, and unique business ideas you won’t find elsewhere. Ready to turn your entrepreneuria ...
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CSA farmer and marketing specialist Corinna Bench from MyDigitalFarmer.com and Shared Legacy Farms brings you the My Digital Farmer podcast, revealing the best online marketing strategies you can apply to your retail farm business to help you grow your leads and sales. These days, it's not enough to just grow your product. You've got to be able to sell it too. In this podcast you'll be exposed to the fundamentals of marketing theory and practice so you can apply them to your own business.We' ...
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Founder Thunder Round is a new web series featuring 10 founders in each episode answering 1 question. Podcast interviews with experienced founders can be very enlightening for others building their own companies. But there are two problems: first, the episodes can last an hour long, and only contain 3 or 4 nuggets. When you’re starting a company, you don’t have that kind of time. Second, they only give one person’s experience, presented as the sole truth within that episode. You get no persp ...
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Startup, Product, Growth, Sales & Strategy Insights for Entrepreneurs.
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Valuu Makers is where creators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries turn ideas into impact. Through insightful conversations with industry leaders, we explore innovation in business, technology, and creativity. Whether it's digital workspaces, leadership hacks, or groundbreaking strategies, this podcast equips you with the tools to thrive. If you're ready to create, innovate, and shape the future, join us on Valuu Makers. Subscribe now and start making valuu! 🚀 valuumakers.substack.com
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Growth strategies employed by the hottest product-led SaaS companies! 🚀 For more exciting content and to get added to our mailing list check out our website.
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Understand what AI is, it's different types, and why it is crucial for modern businesses.
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A podcast about people, companies, and the people who work at companies.
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Tech Bound is a podcast about inspiring Growth Ideas pitched by the best in the field. www.tech-bound.com
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Connor Jeffers, CEO of Aptitude 8, interviews marketing, sales, and customer success leaders about how they are using artificial intelligence to innovate, optimize, and scale their go-to-market operations.
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Are you a founder dreaming of breaking free from the day-to-day grind? Or perhaps you're looking to scale your company without burning out? Welcome to Automate Your Agency with Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson, a podcast dedicated to helping you systemize and automate your business for more efficient, scalable operations that can run without you. Join our hosts as they share battle-tested strategies and cutting-edge tools that take the guesswork out of systemizing your business. Drawing from the ...
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This show pairs up 2 leaders in the tech world to face off on specific issues from differing perspectives. Through these debates, we aim to shatter the echo chambers and help you build winning strategies for your team in fast-changing times.
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Welcome to "AI Amplified" 🚀 – the podcast that unlocks the hidden potential of artificial intelligence to transform your everyday life. ✨ Each episode, we explore cutting-edge AI tools and techniques that supercharge your daily productivity without requiring a degree in computer science. 🤖💻 Whether you're a busy professional, creative entrepreneur, or just someone looking to reclaim precious hours in your day ⏰, our actionable insights and expert interviews will help you leverage AI as your ...
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The Marketing University Podcast is hosted by one of the top marketers in the world, Armand Morin. Learn inside behind the scene details and straight to the point advice of how to market your business online and offline. Armand will share with you the most recent and up to date marketing strategies available today. Also visit: http://MarketingUniversity.com
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Groundwork features Chief People Officers from the world’s fastest-growing companies. These leaders guide organizations through the turbulent times of hypergrowth by investing in human beings. They lay the groundwork that makes the impossible, inevitable. Join Lingo Live CEO Tyler Muse for conversations on how they became the leaders they are today, how they’ve navigated their toughest challenges, and how they envision the future of work.
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The future of talent, today. The show that takes you inside the minds, behind the scenes, coolest tools, and best practices of some of the coolest people in the employment industry. We explore job searching and hiring and the connection between employers and job seekers. The Inside Talent Podcast is is hosted by Craig Fisher, best selling author of the new book, Hiring Humans - Attract, Convert, and Retain Top Talent in the Age of Automation, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and more at w ...
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Learn to Code is a podcast hosted by Chris Castiglione (OneMonth.com) based in Brooklyn, NY. Each week Chris interviews successful business founders, startups and programmers to ask them: How did you learn to code? What tips and tricks do you have for finding meaningful work? Learn more about One Month and the Learn to Code podcast at www.onemonth.com.
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Learn practical talent attraction & employer branding strategies from the best. The Employer Branding Podcast is hosted out of London by Jörgen Sundberg, CEO Link Humans. In this weekly show, international employer brand leaders, rebels, and innovators share their favorite tactics and strategies. From challenger brands with momentum – to leading companies such as Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Salesforce, Walmart, L'Oréal, and, Unilever. Episodes are around 20 minutes long and in an easy to fol ...
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Andela is a global engineering organization that connects leading technology companies and talented software developers from around the world. We enable companies to build high-performing engineering teams while providing a platform for talented technologists to accelerate their expertise. Backed by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV (Google Ventures) and Spark Capital, Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders. Building For The Next Billion is Andela's podcast that dis ...
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Learn More: https://explore.hireez.com/podcast-contact-sales Join the Community: https://explore.hireez.com/ora-community-waitlist/ Join the Academy: https://bit.ly/3RTCHYw Welcome to the SpeakEZ Podcast, presented by hireEZ – your ultimate destination for illuminating conversations with industry leaders, practitioners, and recruiting thought leaders. Join us on this engaging journey as we delve into the minds of experts who have left an indelible mark in their respective fields, generously ...
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Send us a text Automation platforms have been evolving rapidly, and just when you thought Make had perfected what Zapier started, N8N enters the scene to change everything again. For business leaders who've felt disconnected from their automation processes, this episode might be the breakthrough you've been waiting for. N8N isn't just another autom…
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Welcome to Episode 109 of the Big Access Podcast! Today, we’re talking all about our exciting new integration with Zapier. Listen in as Brach Bengtzen, Evan Orme, Brad Baldwin, and Skyler Crestani explore all that you can achieve with PDK and Zapier! Send us a message Follow us on our other social platforms for more content! Website: https://www.pr…
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198 | Does Tech Make Life More Complicated? (+ Zapier Demo)
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56:46We've all heard the complaint: "Technology is supposed to make life easier, but it just makes everything more complicated!" Spoiler alert: it's not really the tech's fault. Josh and Will explore why technology feels overwhelming and share practical strategies for successful tech adoption. You'll discover why the "adoption curve" makes everything ha…
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318 How Farmers Can Use July 14 to Create Buzz and Sales
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22:11Have you every wished for a fun excuse to surprise your customers, build some goodwill, and boost mid-season sales? Well, what if I told you that July 14th is National Give Something Away Day—and it might just be the perfect opportunity to try something new, spark some joy, and get people buzzing about your farm? In this episode, I show you how to …
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193 - AI Psychology and the Quirks of Digital Minds with Elizabeth Knopf
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33:38🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Elizabeth Knopf (https://x.com/leveragedupside), where we dive deep into the latest AI trends and their impact on businesses. This week, we explore the optimistic side of AI, including Andre Karpathy's fascinating visi…
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How Startups are Fixing Healthcare Friction
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23:54What if the biggest lever for improving U.S. healthcare isn’t clinical, but operational? In this episode, recorded live at New York Tech Week, a16z General Partner David Haber speaks with Trey Holterman (Tennr) and Christophe Rimann (Camber), two founders tackling the core infrastructure problems slowing healthcare down - from broken referral hando…
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192 - AI SERIES: 16 - Decoding the Tech Stack: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know with Ellie Daw
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41:47🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Ellie Daw (https://x.com/ellieintech), a multiple-time founder who's built over 40 zero to one product builds! In this episode, we tackle the tech questions that keep business owners up at night. We demystify AI integr…
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Inside Amazon's AI video generator | Kabir Bedi
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48:45What if creating a professional video for your business was as simple as a single click? We're joined by Kabir Bedi, Head of Product for Image and Video Generation at Amazon Ads, to discuss how generative AI is making that a reality. He provides an inside look at Amazon's mission to democratize video advertising, empowering everyone from mom-and-po…
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202 | Bridge the Media Gap with AI ft. Synthesia
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1:11:48Join us as we dive deep into AI-powered video production! From discussing the movie "Rubber" (yes, the homicidal tire again!) to exploring how Synthesia is transforming the media production pipeline for L&D and more, this episode is packed with practical insights and live walk-throughs. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page her…
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191 - $1 Million Revenue, $250K Cash Flow: The Smash My Trash Franchise Model with Kevin Moyer
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38:09🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Kevin Moyer (https://x.com/kevinjm). Kevin left the tech world, including a job at Salesforce where he was making up to $250K, seeking a tighter connection between his hard work and the reward. He swung to the other en…
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From Punch Cards to IPO - Bill.com's 20-Year Journey to $1 Billion Revenue
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44:32In this episode, I sit down with René Lacerte, founder and CEO of Bill. René shares his entrepreneurial journey from growing up in a fintech family to building one of the most successful SMB financial platforms. We dive into his failed pitch to Intuit that led to his first company, why he parted ways with PayCycle to start Bill, and how he navigate…
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190- Inside the Wild West of Influencer Deals and Agency Life with Tom Stefaniuk
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48:40🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Tom Stefanik (https://x.com/tomstefaniuk) about the wild world of influencer marketing. We dive deep into why over 50% of young people aspire to be influencers, the incredible growth of this multi-billion dollar indust…
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Episode Snapshot Scott returns from China with a chipped tooth and eye-opening insights into Shenzhen's tech dominance, while Matt reports from Vegas conferences. This week: Zuckerberg's $15B talent grab, Jensen's European roadmap, the reality behind viral ARR growth, and why Tesla's $40K robo-taxi approach might crush Waymo's $180K strategy. Quick…
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317 The Farm Stop Model: How This Ann Arbor Store Sells Local Food 7 Days a Week
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1:13:33What would happen if you merged a grocery store and a farmers market—and gave small farms a seven-day-a-week sales channel that actually pays them what they’re worth? In today’s episode, I interview Alex Blume, Marketing Manager for Argus Farm Stop, a mission-driven retail concept based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that’s redefining how local food gets …
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189 - How Meta's Major Moves are Shaping the AI Landscape with Elizabeth Knopf
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36:35🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Elizabeth Knopf (https://x.com/leveragedupside) to break down the massive shifts happening in AI! This week, we dive deep into Meta's aggressive strategy, including their surprising Scale AI acquisition and a colossal …
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201 | Systematic Decision Making - Stop Spinning Your Wheels ft. Miro
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1:00:36Tired of hour-long meetings that end with zero decisions? We've all been there! In this episode, Will and Josh dive deep into practical frameworks that actually work for making decisions, prioritizing projects, and communicating effectively as a team.From the classic Eisenhower Matrix to Josh's preferred Impact vs. Effort approach, we break down th…
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Google DeepMind's AI playbook for engineering at hyperspeed | Philipp Schmid
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50:27What if the traditional engineering career path is being fundamentally rewritten by AI? We're joined by Philipp Schmid, Senior AI Developer Relations Engineer at Google DeepMind, to explore how artificial intelligence is not just a tool, but a force reshaping engineering roles, team dynamics, and the foundational methods of skill development. Phili…
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Send us a text If you're worried that AI is coming for your job, you're asking the wrong question. The real question is: what if AI could eliminate all the tedious work you hate doing so you can focus on what you're actually good at? In this thought-provoking episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah tackle the biggest fear around AI and aut…
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188 - How to Become a Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator with Tim Sweetman
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48:58🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Tim Sweetman (https://x.com/timsweetman), a Chick-fil-A franchisee. I was fascinated to learn how Chick-fil-A consistently achieves such incredible business success, with average annual sales volumes double that of com…
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187 - Building a Pickleball Club for Only $200 with Chris Koerner
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33:11🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) for another HoldCo Bros episode! We talk about some incredibly practical and high-potential business ideas. I share how I built my new pickleball club with just $200 in Facebook ads, using Me…
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Near Failure to $15B IPO - Building Marqeta w/ Jason Gardner
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40:59In this episode, I sit down with Jason Gardner, founder and CEO of Marqeta. Jason shares his journey from the early days of San Francisco's tech scene through building a modern card issuing platform that serves companies like Cash App, DoorDash, and Affirm. We dive into the big pivot that almost broke the company, how DoorDash became their defining…
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316 Why Your Middle-Priced Product Sells Best: The Compromise Effect Explained
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29:23Have you ever noticed how your mid-tier product seems to sell the best? That’s not an accident. This week I was researching pickleball memberships at Toledo Pickleball Club! And I noticed that I was drawn to a specific "tier" of membership from all the choices. And although it wasn't cheap, I still felt good about spending that much. There’s a fasc…
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186 - How to Build a Business That Can Run Without You with John Seiffer
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50:41🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview John Seiffer (https://x.com/BetterCeo), author of Output Thinking. John is an experienced entrepreneur who knows what it takes to build a business that doesn't require you to be in the day-to-day grind. We dive into ho…
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Imagine saving as much as 75 days of work within a six-month period, all through intelligent automation. Building on last week’s discussion about the critical shift from passive metrics to active productivity, host Ben Lloyd Pearson and LinearB co-founder Dan Lines now look forward to realities like this: 19% cycle time reduction and reclaiming sig…
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200 | Will AI Make Us Dumber? + AI Image Generation Demo
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1:11:26We hit the big 2-0-0! In this milestone episode, we tackle one of the biggest questions in tech: Does using AI make us less intelligent, or are we just getting smarter about what skills to prioritize?From ancient philosopher Plato's concerns about writing to modern fears about cognitive offloading, we explore why every major technological shift fac…
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185 - How to Build and Sell Apps with No Code with Billy Howell
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40:20🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Billy Howell (https://x.com/billyjhowell)! I'm so stoked to have Billy Howell back on the show! Billy is a prolific entrepreneur who has built over 60 apps with AI despite having no traditional tech background. His age…
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Why only focusing on one idea can help you prioritize progress
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15:18Send us a text If you're constantly jumping between projects, making tiny progress on everything, and finishing nothing—your team probably feels like they're getting spaghetti noodles thrown at them all day long. In this focused episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah tackle the productivity trap that's killing most small businesses: tryin…
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184 - How to Decide If Franchising is the Right Business Path for You with Connor Groce
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45:04🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Find out more at https://connorgroce.com/ Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Connor Groce (https://x.com/ConnorGroce), an expert in the franchising world. Connor shares his fascinating journey from operating a boutique fitness franchise and launching a …
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183 - Turning AI Ideas Into Real Income with Chris Koerner
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37:19🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) for HoldCo Bros! We dive deep into the practical and often "underrated" ways people are using AI to build and grow businesses. We discuss my new website, How do you use AI…
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They built a 100-mile highway without humans...
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1:10:41Episode Snapshot Scotty and Matt blitz through the week’s wildest tech headlines—from Google’s eye-watering $400/mo Ultra plan and Perplexity’s Samsung coup to China’s 100-mile, zero-human freeway. Along the way: domain names purchased under the influence, why Notebook LM might replace your MBA, and the very real rise of remote robot workers. Quick…
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315 What's a Thank You Page in Farm Marketing?
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54:00Back in high school, I was that kid—the one who planned elaborate treasure hunt parties for my friends. I loved the thrill of creating a roadmap and leading them from clue to clue, always pointing to the next step. And honestly? That’s what a great thank you page does, too. A wise mentor once told me, "You're always taking your people somewhere..."…
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182 - How to Build Your Own AI Personal Assistant with Elizabeth Knopf
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34:55🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and Elizabeth Knopf (https://x.com/leveragedupside) for this week's AI updates! This week, the AI world is buzzing, even in what some consider a "slow" period! We dive into the incredible pace of AI development, where giants like Ant…
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Does AI truly create or just generate? 🤔 In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the philosophical debate that's reshaping how we think about artificial intelligence and creativity. Join us as we explore the blurry lines between human creativity and AI generation, share real examples from our e-learning projects. Whether you're curious…
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Now is the time to rethink engineering productivity
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40:20Are your teams feeling the intense pressure to "produce more" in an era increasingly dominated by AI? Join hosts Ben Lloyd Pearson and Dan Lines as they unpack a major shift in how engineering organizations must now approach productivity. Dan reveals the urgent challenges he hears directly from CTOs and VPs, who are grappling with how to define the…
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Send us a text If you're still requiring college degrees in your job postings, you're accidentally filtering out some of your best potential hires—and you might not even realize it. In this eye-opening episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah share why they ditched degree requirements over 15 years ago and never looked back. Plot twist: the…
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181 - The Reality of Year One: Sales, Cash Flow, and Life as a Franchisee with Clayton Edrington
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36:34🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Clayton Edrington. Clayton was making over $300,000 a year at Amazon but had an entrepreneurial itch. He explored everything from SaaS startups to buying existing businesses before landing on franchising. We dive into …
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180 - Can Laundromats Really Make You a Millionaire with Tyler Purcell
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25:00🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Tyler Purcell (https://x.com/TylerPurcell24). In this episode, I'm talking to Tyler who runs, what I think, is the quintessential small business: laundromats. You've likely heard about this kind of sweaty business from…
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How to make every Australian a MILLIONAIRE
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57:55Built 2 Scale — Episode 11 Title: How to make every Australian a MILLIONAIRE Hosts: Scott Wilcox | Matt Perrott Runtime: ≈ 58 min Release Date: 2025-05-30 Quick Synopsis How do you turn $20 trillion of natural resources into $1 million per Aussie? Scott Wilcox & Matt Perrott unpack Google IO hacks, Jony Ive’s OpenAI deal, the rise of “just-in-time”…
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314 The Power of a Beta Test in Marketing
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41:09Have you ever had a big idea for your farm business—but you didn’t act on it because it felt too overwhelming or risky? That was me. Until my coach said five simple words that completely shifted my thinking: “Just put a container around it.” In this episode, I share how we beta tested our new Chef’s Line of prepared foods—and how using the concept …
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179 - $6.5B for a Designer? OpenAI’s Wildest Move Yet, with Liz Knopf
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39:32🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 In this week’s convo with Liz, we unpacked the AI news that should’ve broken the internet: 🔹 $6.5B for Johnny Ive?! OpenAI “acquires” the legendary Apple designer’s agency in a full stock deal. No one knows what they’re building, but it’s probably wearable, creepy, and context…
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The Odyssey of Innovation: Classics, Code, and Cognitive Load | Two Sigma's Matt Greenwood
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52:52What can ancient languages and epic poems teach us about building resilient tech and future-proof teams? Host Andrew Zigler welcomes Matt Greenwood, Chief Innovation Officer of Two Sigma, for a conversation that uniquely blends their shared background in classical languages with over two decades of Matt’s experience at the forefront of financial te…
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The exact hiring system we've used for over 10 years!
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21:56Send us a text If you're drowning in resumes, losing track of candidates, and having scattered hiring conversations in Slack threads, you're making hiring way harder than it needs to be. In this game-changing episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah reveal the exact applicant tracking system they've been perfecting for over a decade—built r…
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178 - How Facebook Ads Nearly Killed This $12.5M Brand with Hans Dose
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45:07🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Hans Dose (https://x.com/HansDose_Does) about his wild journey from a Shark Tank deal to building a $12.5 million business and now, launching a US manufacturing facility in California. Hans is a real-deal entrepreneur …
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We’re back with another episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, the focus is on the integrated experience. To explore this topic, Brach talked to Steve Bardocz of Savance and John Spuhler of SymLiv–two awesome integration partners of PDK. This episode was filmed at ISC West 2025, where we were able to showcase upcoming products and meet…
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177 - From Layoff to $250K: The 1-Person Agency Playbook with Zach Ashburn
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41:11🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Zach Ashburn (https://x.com/zachary_ashburn) about what I think is the most predictable way to get into entrepreneurship: building an agency business or becoming an independent consultant based on a specialized skill y…
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Google I/O 2025 AI Bombshell, Nvidia’s $50 Trillion Robot Bet & Coinbase Hacked
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1:13:52Segment Highlights & Takeaways 00:00 - Founder-life Banter 1080p ear-hair, distribution hacks, and why humor matters for reach. 08:30 - Delegation vs “Founder Mode” Why Zuck, Chesky & Musk still get their hands dirty—plus a 3-step audit to decide when you should delegate. 18:55 - Coinbase HackAnatomy of a social-engineering breach and why Brian Arm…
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176 - AI SERIES: 16 - The Non-Coder's Guide to AI App Building with Billy Howell
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30:55🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Billy Howell (https://x.com/billyjhowell). I was excited to have Billy on because he's prolific at building apps and tools using AI, despite not having a technical background. We dive into his journey from government c…
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313 Building Systems and Automations into Your Farm Business Using Zapier
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1:13:31What if you could reclaim hours of your time each week—just by documenting and automating the simple tasks you’re already doing? In this episode, I sit down with Glen Young of Cold Springs Organics, a Farm Marketing School member and automation-building wizard, to talk about how he’s using Zapier + AI to automate processes in his farm business—from…
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175 - How Big Tech Layoffs Signal the Future of AI Integration with Elizabeth Knopf
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29:38🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I interview Liz Knopf ( https://x.com/leveragedupside ) about the latest developments in AI and what they mean for boring businesses. This week was massive, and we're finally seeing real-world applications of AI that move beyond…
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174 - AI SERIES: 15 - How AI is Revolutionizing Home Services Lead Conversion with Bryan Shankman
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26:15🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I interview Bryan Shankman ( https://x.com/BryanShankman) . Ever wonder how tech veterans end up in home services? I sit down with Bryan, co-founder of Lead Truffle, to explore his fascinating journey from venture-backed softwar…
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